Drive makes loud noises - what to do?

Loud noises from the drive can be annoying. Here we tell you what you can do about it.

Loud noises from the drive - this may be the reason

There are many reasons for a loud drive.

• First remove the mains plug from your PC and then open the housing. Check whether all cables are intact and whether they are connected correctly.
• Also make sure that the drive is installed correctly and securely and cannot wobble.
• Dust may be the cause of this noise. Therefore, you should clean the drive lens properly. Learn how to clean the drive on the Xbox here.
• The PS3 has different models and therefore different drives. Since these are installed differently, they are also different in volume.
• If your PS4's drive makes loud noises, you can try to muffle it by placing the console on a piece of cardboard on the floor.
• If such a noise occurs on the Mac, go to "System Preferences"> "Save Energy" and remove the check mark from "Hibernation for hard drives".
• If your notebook drive makes loud noises, first check whether you have installed the latest device driver for the drive.
• In addition, some CDs or DVDs can have imbalances. Therefore, test several data carriers.
• Note: A loud drive does not necessarily mean a defect. Since there are different drives as well as different CDs and DVDs, the reading of these data carriers can also be different.

What to do if the drive no longer opens? We will answer this question for you in the next practical tip.